Sask. NDP leader announces party's shadow cabinet, includes all 27 elected members
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck named a shadow cabinet on Wednesday that includes all 27 elected members of the party.
The announcement comes after an Oct. 28 provincial election that saw the NDP more than double its seat total in the legislature – which included a sweep of constituencies in Regina and winning all but one in Saskatoon.
Beck’s shadow cabinet will consist of corresponding critics to each member of Premier Scott Moe’s cabinet that was named on Nov. 7. It was the first time since 2007 that all chosen ministers were new to their portfolio.
On top of serving as opposition leader, Beck will also serve as the shadow minister of agriculture and rural affairs, intergovernmental affairs and executive council.
“I grew up in rural Saskatchewan. My parents and family still live in rural Saskatchewan. Our province has always punched above our weight when we lean on each other. It’s that message of unity and focusing on the priorities of the people who call Saskatchewan home that we’ll be bringing to all four corners of this great province,” Beck said in a news release.
The rest of the shadow cabinet will be as follows:
- Brent Blakley as Shadow Minister of Social Services
- Bhajan Brar as Shadow Minister of Innovation Saskatchewan, the Provincial Capital Commission
- Kim Breckner as Shadow Minister of Trade and Export Development, Saskatchewan Research Council
- Noor Burki as Shadow Minister of Immigration and Career Training
- April ChiefCalf as Shadow Minister of Housing
- Jared Clarke as Shadow Minister of Municipal Affairs, Environment
- Meara Conway as Shadow Minister of Rural and Remote Health, Ethics and Democracy
- Hugh Gordon as Shadow Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, SGI
- Tajinder Grewal as Shadow Minister of Advanced Education
- Sally Housser as Shadow Minister of Energy and Resources, SaskEnergy
- Keith Jorgenson as Shadow Minister of Seniors
- Leroy Laliberte as Shadow Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations
- Matt Love as Shadow Minister of Education
- Don McBean as Shadow Minister of Tourism, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, SaskGaming
- Jordan McPhail as Shadow Minister of Northern Affairs, Forestry, SaskTel
- Vicki Mowat as Shadow Minister of Health
- Betty Nippi-Albright as Shadow Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
- Joan Pratchler as Shadow Minister of Childcare and Early Learning
- Erika Ritchie as Shadow Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, SaskWater, the Water Security Agency, SaskBuilds and Procurement
- Jacqueline Roy as Shadow Minister of Human Rights, Francophone Affairs
- Nicole Sarauer as Shadow Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
- Brittney Senger as Shadow Minister of Status of Women, Disabilities and Community-Based Organizations
- Nathaniel Teed as Shadow Minister of Labour
- Darcy Warrington as Shadow Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport
- Trent Wotherspoon as Shadow Minister of Finance, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, Deputy Shadow Minister of Agriculture
- Aleana Young as Shadow Minister of Jobs and Economy, SaskPower
Beck said she is confident every single member of her shadow cabinet is excited about the opportunity to push for change in the province.
“Saskatchewan is a great province. We shouldn't be ranked last place in Canada on healthcare and education. Hardworking families shouldn’t be living paycheque to paycheque,” Beck said in the release.
After a final count of votes was done on Nov. 9, the Sask. Party still claimed it’s fifth straight majority government with 34 seats. With the gains made the NDP now have 27 spots in the legislature, up from 14 at the dissolution of the 29th Saskatchewan Legislature in October.
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